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YY56 VKS

2007 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,616 mi
Last recorded39,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 VKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 39,616 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle munting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 39,615 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle munting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 29,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,697 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 25,555 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 25,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,434 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 24,434 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 23,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 22,605 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 7 Feb 2017 21,408 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 21,408 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 20,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,685 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 18,684 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 11,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 9,284 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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YY56 VKS is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 60,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY56 VKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY56 VKS registered?

YY56 VKS is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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